Author: Cheryl Bilsland - NS District Communications Chair
Leadership Change Announcement
North Star District is pleased to announce that Micheal (Mike) Smith has agreed to become the North Star Eagle Board Coordinator. Mike’s home unit is Troop 269.
Jerry Simon has served in this role for years and we thank him for his selfless service to the district. They will meet and transition over the next few months. Mike Smith has set up a special email address to use to communicate to the Eagle Board members: northstareagleboard@gmail.com.
Please welcome Mike to his new role and give thanks to Jerry for his great contributions to the district!
NS District 2018 Recognition Dinner and Awards Nominations
The 2018 North Star District Adult Recognition Dinner will be held on Saturday, January 26th, 2019 at the American Legion Post #3, 6379 N. College Ave. from 7:00-9:00 pm. We would like to get a good turn-out for the volunteer recognition dinner this year!
Please see this page on the Crossroads website to register: 2018 North Star Recognition Dinner
See the 2018 Nomination Forms (<== linked here) which can be used to nominate adult volunteers for recognition in all BSA positions.
Please send all nomination forms no later than January 13, 2019 to:
Mike Yates, North Star District Advancement Chair
Mike-fpd@comcast.net
(Flyer attached here: Invitation to NS Adult Recognition Dinner)
Come learn about Scouting with Troop 56!
For Webelos (1s and 2s) interested in learning about Scouting with Troop 56, the Webelos Welcome Night is Monday December 10, 2018 from 7 – 8:30pm at “Luke’s Lodge” on the grounds at St. Luke’s United Methodist Church, 100 W. 86th St., Indy IN 46260.
Separately the Troop will be hosting a Bounce night (the teen version) followed by a light dinner on Friday December 7th, for Webelos 2’s that would be interested in learning about the Troop with a social activity as well.
Please see flyers attached:
New EAGLE SCOUTS – November 2018
CONGRATULATIONS to the following Scouts who passed their Boards of Review this month (November 2018):
These two Scouts led the completion of over 230 project hours and earned two Eagle Palms between them (one Bronze and one Gold). Hearty Congratulations Eagle Scouts!
REMINDER – “Train the Trainer” course
Just a reminder about the North Star District hosting of the course for:
TRAIN the TRAINER (Scouts BSA course D70)
December 1, 2018
9 AM till Noon
1705 N. Meridian St.
Indianapolis, IN 46228
REGISTRATION IS LIMITED
Please email Kevin Neese (kneese@tliindy.com) to register for the class.
NO WALK-INS WILL BE ACCEPTED
This is the training to help make you a “TRAINED” Facilitator of training.
Roundtable Notes – Court of Honor
Please see the Court of Honor Roundtable notes Nov2018 for a recap of the discussion on Scouts Court of Honor – lots of helpful information and background here on best practices for the Court of Honor in your Troop.
Thanks to the Roundtable team for the robust material!
#CAMPsgiving?
See this article from the “Bryan on Scouting” blog to learn about a new Thanksgiving tradition – finding a way to enjoy the outdoors with friends, family, and/or your Scouting unit!
Scout Giving Tree 2018
From our Crossroads Council Team:
Crossroads of America Council, 2018 Scout Giving Tree
As the season of giving approaches we are once again offering an opportunity for those scouts in need to benefit from our Giving Tree Program.
- Families and Leaders who would like to submit information for a young man or woman in their unit can do so before November 17th. Submit Scout needs HERE.
- Families, Volunteers, Community Members interested in making a donation to the Giving Tree can do so in any of our Scout Shops or online! Donate HERE.
Thanks for all you do for Scouting!
Indy Colts Faith & Football with Scouts
From the Colts Front Office:
Indianapolis Colts FAITH AND FOOTBALL with Crossroads of America BSA
Troops, scouts, family and friends from Crossroads of America are invited to participate in the annual Faith and Football experience with the Indianapolis Colts.
Experience Includes-
– Colts vs. Titans game day ticket on Sunday, November 18 (1pm)
– Post Game concert on Lucas Oil Plaza Featuring Ellie Holcomb
– On-Field Access for Photos
– Testimonials from Colts Players and Alumni
– Scout patch
Please join us for this special event and sign up today! Spaces are limited and is based on availability. Sign up at this link HERE!
Questions? Please contact Hannah Glaser at Hannah.Glaser@Colts.NFL.net
Scout Night at the Pacers
From the Pacers’ Front Office:
Hello!
We are officially two weeks away from this year’s Scout Night. Don’t forget to purchase your tickets!
You are invited to participate in our fantastic Scout Night with the Indiana Pacers on Saturday, November 17th vs Atlanta Hawks at 7pm. Each Scout can earn a patch! This event will sell out, so do not miss your chance to root on the hometown team!
By purchasing tickets through this offer, you will also:
• Shoot a free throw on the main court after the game (Go to Section 6 or 15 after the game)
• Receive a FREE Scout Night patch!
• A FREE hot dog, bag of chips, small Pepsi product, and Pacers hat through the Scout Value Package ($30- or $55-ticket option only)
• Have Access to a Q & A with a Pacers player after the post-game free throw
To Purchase: Visit https://pacers.formstack.com/forms/scoutnight18
**Please note, if you want to sit with your pack or troop, you must purchase the tickets all together. Otherwise, each individual order will be filled separately.**
Thanks!
Kalee
Kalee Grant | Pacers Sports & Entertainment
Group Events Specialist
o: 317.917.2824
Pacers | Fever | Mad Ants | Bankers Life Fieldhouse
125 S. Pennsylvania St. Indianapolis, IN 46204
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Download the flyer for Scout Night at Pacers_Fall 2018 here.
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